The Shires, Luton
CO

The Shires, Luton

By Connells

£ 190,000

Reviews

2 out of 5 stars

Connells says ..

****POPULAR LOCATION***CHAIN FREE**** CALL NOW TO VIEW!!! A two bedroom first floor apartment situated in The Shires, Old Bedford Road. The property briefly comprises:- Entrance hall, lounge, fitted kitchen, fitted bathroom and two bedrooms.

Property Oracle says ..

This two-bedroom apartment located in The Shires, Luton, offers a blend of conveniences and aspects requiring consideration. Its proximity to Luton train station and multiple schools are positive attributes for commuters and families. The apartment’s interior appears to be in fair condition, although dated; modernizing the decor and carpets could enhance its appeal to prospective buyers. The property’s size (678.13 sq ft) is average, and the lack of private land is characteristic of apartment living. The list price of £190,000 appears reasonable given comparable listings in the area, but the absence of square footage information for these comparable properties limits the accuracy of a detailed price-per-square-foot analysis. Overall, the property represents a viable option for first-time buyers or investors seeking a convenient location in Luton, with potential for improvement through renovations. However, prospective buyers should account for the need for potential property updates. The limited private outdoor space and some aspects of the property’s condition must also be considered in the purchasing decision.

Therefore, we give this property 5 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *

Price
7
Condition
6
Location
7
Land
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Sqft (est)
678.13

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Metrics Year-on-Year

Average area value
186,429.00 £
Decreased by 29.14 %
from 263,088.00 £
Est sale value
145,797.95 £
Decreased by 45.98 %
from 269,895.74 £
Average area rental value
1,015.00 £/mo
Decreased by 9.62 %
from 1,123.00 £/mo
Est letting value
678.13 £/mo
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 678.13 £/mo
Est rental Yield
6.53 %
Increased by 27.54 %
from 5.12 %
Crime Rate
5.00 %
Unchanged by 0.00 %
from 5.00 %

Agent Activity

  • Connells marked this listing as sold.

  • Connells created the listing.

Nearby Schools

NameTypeOfstedDistance
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Other Independent School0.81 KM
Denbigh High SchoolAcademy Converter0.88 KM
St Matthew'S Primary SchoolCommunity SchoolRequires improvement0.96 KM
Richmond Hill SchoolCommunity Special SchoolGood0.99 KM
River Bank Primary SchoolFree SchoolsGood1.01 KM

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Nearby Streets

NameAverage PriceAverage SqftDistance
Bedford Gardens £ 000.00 KM
The Mount £ 000.00 KM
St. George's Square £ 000.00 KM
Albion Road £ 000.00 KM
Poppy Close £ 000.00 KM

Nearby Transport

NameNLCTLCDistance
Luton1536LUT0.73 KM
Luton Airport Parkway3645LTN3.02 KM
Leagrave1534LEA4.81 KM

Nearby Listings

AddressPriceTypeScoreDistance
The Shires, Off Old Bedford Rd, Luton, LU2 £ 190,000BUY6 / 100.00 KM
The Shires, Luton £ 190,000BUY5 / 100.00 KM
Moorland Gardens, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 £ 190,000BUY6 / 100.05 KM
The Shires, Old Bedford Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7QA £ 160,000BUY5 / 100.06 KM
The Larches, Luton £ 175,000BUY5 / 100.07 KM

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